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SnagIt 9 Tutorial:

Text

Learn to use the Text tool to add transparent text boxes to the canvas.

Use the Text tool  to create vector-based text on the image. Control text font, size, style, layout, drop shadow, antialiasing, color, frame, box style and fill color.

To use this tool:

1. Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Text tool.
2. Select a style from the Styles group.
3. Drag the mouse on the canvas to create text box.
4. Enter the text and select the font properties.
5. Click OK.

Select a Style from the Quick Style Gallery

1. Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Text tool.
2. Select Styles group > More button .
3. Select the text style from the Quick Styles Gallery.
   

Select the Text Color from Colors on the Canvas

1. Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Text tool.
2. Drag the mouse on the canvas to create text box.
3. Select Styles group > Outline > Select color from image.
4. Enter the text and select the font properties.
5. Click OK.

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1. Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Text tool.
2. Drag the mouse on the canvas to create text box.
3. Hold the <CTRL> key and use the eyedropper to select a color from the canvas.
4. Release the <CTRL> key after color selection.
5. Enter the text and select the font properties.
6. Click OK.

Pick a Custom Text Color

1. Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Text tool.
2. Select Styles group > Fill option > More Fill Colors > Colors task pane.
3. Select a color from the Standard or Custom tab. Click OK.
4. Drag the mouse on the canvas to create text box.
5. Enter the text and select the font properties.
6. Click OK.

Move or Resize a Text Box

• To move a text box, click down on the center of the box and drag to a new location.
• Use the white handles to change the height and width of the text box. 

Set the Text Transparency Level

Transparency is the ability to see through the text.

1. Click a text box on the canvas to give it focus.
2. Select Styles group > Effects > Transparency > Select the transparency level or click Custom to enter a specific percentage.

Add, Remove, or Customize the Text Shadow

Click a text box on the canvas to give it focus.

• To add a shadow, select Styles group > Effects > Shadow > Select the shadow effect using the icons.
• To remove a shadow, select Styles group > Effects > Shadow > No Shadow icon.
• To add a custom shadow, select Styles group > Effects > Shadow > Click More Shadows. Use the options in the Drop Shadow task pane to create a custom look. Click OK.

Add Custom Text to the Quick Styles Gallery

The Quick Styles Gallery is used to save custom text styles so they can be reused.

1. Click a text box on the canvas to give it focus.
2. Right-click the arrow.
3. From the popup menu, click Add to Quick Styles. The callout is now available in the Quick Styles Gallery.
   

Antialising for Smooth Lines

Antialiasing is a technique used to make lines appear smooth. Without antialiasing being applied, object edges will appear jagged. The antialiasing option is turned to “on” for all of Editor’s vector-based tools.

To turn antialiasing on or off:

1. Click a text box on the canvas to give it focus.
2. Select Styles group > Effects > Antialias.